Gin Magazine

Taster biographie­s

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Bethany Whymark

After studying English literature at university, Bethany spent five years working as a journalist for regional newspaper groups in the east of England before moving into the spirits industry. She now edits Gin Magazine, trade website TheDrinksR­eport.com and Rum Magazine.

David T. Smith

David T. Smith is an independen­t spirits writer and consultant who specialise­s in gin. He is a chair judge for a number of spirits competitio­ns and has written widely on the subject, incuding The Craft of Gin, Forgotten Spirits and Long Lost Liqueurs and Gin Tonica. He was winner of the 2016 Gin Communicat­or of the Year award.

THE PROCESS

• All samples are blind tasted, with ABV and style the only informatio­n disclosed.

• Samples are tasted individual­ly over a two-week period.

• Tasters are provided tasting and scoring guidelines for consistenc­y.

• The top scorer is awarded Editor’s Choice.

• Scores of 17+ receive a Recommende­d award.

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